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Elizabeth Borge, right, and her sister Mary McLoone were in Bangkok recently and spotted Hawaii Optical in the Chinatown section of the city.

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During an eight-day trip to Japan to compete in the Micro Robot Maze Challenge, Waiakea High School students and teachers found several examples of Hawaiian life in the universe. Sam Heinzen, above, found a Hawaiian apparel shop in the Nagoya airport.

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James and Karen Yamamoto were in Iraklio, on the Greek island Crete, in September. They took this shot of a small lunch spot, Hawaii, that specialized in crepes, coffee, fresh juices and sandwiches.

"The Search for Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe" is just that: We're looking for evidence of Hawaiiana everywhere but Hawaii. Send snapshots and a description to TSFSOHLITU, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 500 Ala Moana, Suite 7-210, Honolulu, HI 96813; or e-mail JPEGs or TIFFs to HiLife@starbulletin.com.